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Tamil Nadu Farmer's Management of Irrigation Systems Act, 2000 (No. 7 of 2001).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Tamil Nadu
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for farmers' participation in the management of irrigation systems and for matters connected therewith or incidental there to.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Water
Keyword
Agricultural development Irrigation Institution Offences/penalties Water supply Water users' associations Waterworks Freshwater resources management Non-governmental entity Water rights Groundwater Surface water Dispute settlement
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 50 sections divided into seven Chapters, provides for the management of irrigation systems through the proper use of surface and groundwater, and for the recognition of Water Users' Associations. It grants the power to the Collector of a district in which irrigation system is situated to establish a Water Users Association formed by all farmers that use water resource in a particular area for the purposes of irrigation. The Act further details the composition, powers, functions and funding process of the Association. The Act further provides for: powers of Associations to levy and collect fees; funds of Water Users’ Associations; offences and penalties; settlement of disputes; rule making powers for the State Government.

Full text
English
Website
www.india.gov.in